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Illegal dumping continues to blight Howick
Illegal dumping is a problem across the Auckland region, but with Thomas Road in Flatbush becoming a hot-spot, Howick Local Board Chair Adele White wants it stopped.
Locals invited to manage Howick War Memorial community facility
Howick Local Board is calling for expressions of interest to activate the historical Howick War Memorial community facility.
For youth, by youth — celebrating a decade of empowerment
The Howick Youth Council, established and funded by Howick Local Board, celebrated its decennial anniversary at a special event this weekend with several achievements to its credit.
Beautification Trust launches four new ways to help community
Four new schemes will help the Beautification Trust assist local groups.
Nana Tu joins young artists in exhibition
Artists mentored at The Corner: Creative Space, have their work on show at the Papakura Art Gallery.
Local boards contribute $90,000 to support Papatoetoe tornado victims
Two local boards have committed $90,000 between them to bolster Auckland Council’s Mayoral Relief Fund for those suffering in the wake of the tornado that swept through Papatoetoe on 19 June.
Howick children at the forefront of making Auckland pest free
For the last few months, school children and preschool toddlers in Howick ward have been behind a mammoth hunt that yielded monumental results.
New pedestrian bridge underway in Flat Bush
Work is underway to install a new pedestrian bridge on Flat Bush School Road following public feedback in September 2020.
Events
Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean Up Week 2021
Participate in New Zealand’s largest clean up event and make a significant difference in your local area.
Plant Pest (Weed) Workshop
Learn more about how to identify and manually control weeds in your local park and backyard.
Lampshade Making Workshop
Get together with a crafty friend or two and have fun making your own stylish drum lampshade.
ABH Cricket Competition
A social competition, played on Saturday afternoons at the Domain and Pigeon Mountain.
The Village Christmas at Twilight
Experience the village festively decorated for this annual celebration and the traditions of a Victorian Christmas.
Howick Santa Parade
An iconic East Auckland event, creating excitement and memories for the young and old.